Law Society of British Columbia: Benchers' Bulletin

1999: No. 5 November-December

Contents

Fifty years of service

Report recommends new pro bono society and foundation — Pro bono plan gets nod from Benchers

President’s View — Final thoughts

Two new Benchers elected for 2000 – 2001 term

Presidential honoraria increase will go to referendum

Election and referendum results, 2000 committees

Practice certificates may now precede call ceremonies

New temporary mobility rules in effect — Criteria eased for visiting lawyers and in-house counsel on transfer

Courthouse libraries and Lawyers Assistance Program to benefit — Benchers increase 2000 budget allocations

Law Society takes unauthorized practice action

Acting for more than one party: when is it a "simple conveyance"?

Professional Conduct Handbook changes — Lawyers giving second opinions

Benchers relax requirements for stating a preferred area of practice

Practice management

From the Ethics Committee — Acting for couples in the preparation of wills

Practice Watch

Proposed Handbook change — Benchers contemplate new rule on acting for and against a client

Neutral case citations

Call for participants — Law Society to study barriers to lawyers and students with disabilities

Counsel should note risks of poor interpretation — Choosing a court interpreter

The Life Benchers dinner

Law Society to intervene on Guess appeal

Electronic filing project — Law Society progresses on plan to become certifying authority

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